Wednesday, November 29, 2017

Bourbon Glazed Fruitcake Bars and Happy Holidays!

My phone buzzed me early this morning with news of yet another scandal. Oh I was shocked; not him too…… so hard to listen to day after day. But the beauty of having a news app is that I can also remove it. Now only good and hopeful thoughts for me till after the holidays. Not realistic you say, well my husband watches the news enough for the both of us and actually enjoys it, so why not.

It's beginning to look a lot like the holidays!

So it’s show time folks and time is flying by with lightning speed. There is still so much to do and plan, the holidays are here. I’ve decided to start the season off right with these Bourbon Glazed Fruitcake Bars. And oh are these good! They are packed with dried crystallized ginger, cherries, oranges, golden raisins and walnuts. They are dense and chewy. The bourbon glaze is subtle but if you’re not a fan maple syrup would work beautifully. The trick to these bars as you know there’s always a trick; is to stir the dry ingredients until everything is moistened and then press the batter firmly into the pan.

Cheri Savory Spoon

Mysavoryspoon was first started in 2010 as a way to journal recipes that I had collected from cookbooks, magazines, family and friends. Most everything was savory, using legumes and whole grains. Along the way I discovered a love for baking. Now a couple times a month you might see some type of sweet pie or treat.

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40 comments:

Happy holidays to you, too, Cheri! I totally relate to needing a break from the news. I feel like there won't be anyone left soon...very disappointing. But as you said, the holidays require we focus on the positive...and most importantly, on all things sweet! ; ) Your bourbon glazed fruitcake bars are totally getting me into the spirit!

I've never seen fruit cake bars before but absolutely love the idea! Bourbon is always a good idea especially with fruit cakes. I posted a fruit cake that is literally soaked, soaked and soaked again in bourbon. So delicious and full of holiday spirit :) Time is speeding by and I've got to get it together :) Have a lovely week!

Cheri! These look scrumptious...worthy of a Holiday Dessert. Sending the recipe to my daughter to consider for Christmas, New Years menus! MMMMMMMMmmmmm...waiting in anticipation for her decision. Merry Christmas to you and the Mister!

Hi Sandra, so nice to hear from you!!! Are you going to your daughter's for the holidays? bet it's getting cold in your neck of the woods. It has been unseasonably warm here. Happy holidays to you, Rick and your famiy!!!

When I commented on Instagram that these looked “almost healthy," I was actually joking – I thought they would be a seriously decadent treat. But, now that I’ve read the recipe, I can see they actually ARE quite healthy. A little sugar never hurt anyone, did it? Especially since most of the sugar comes from the fruit. The only ingredient I don’t have in the cupboard are the dried mandarin orange slices, and I’m on my way to Trader Joe’s in a few minutes! Am making these for a treat for the office!

I wonder how many apps were uninstalled last week?! We uninstalled two different ones on both of our phones. Haven't missed them a bit either.Your bars sound fantastic. This is definitely my kind of bar!

Yummy...Heading to TJ's soon for those dried Mandarin orange bits. I've been pretty busy at work but I knew I had to nab the recipe for your gorgeous looking gems this weekend. Happy holidays to you and yours Cheri!